Chasing North American Monsters

Discover more than 250 Humanoids, Howlers, and Scaly Swimmers from Across North America

Here in North America, there be monsters! Jason Offutt takes you on a thrilling adventure across all twenty-three countries--as well as every state and territory of the US, Canada, and Mexico--to meet one or more monsters in each location. Featuring illustrations throughout, this book travels to Alaska, the Caribbean, Greenland, and beyond.

- Find the horned boa known as Madre de Aguas in Cuba.

- Head to Honduras to spot el Comelenguas, the tongue-eating giant bird.

- Catch a glimpse of the Grafton Monster along West Virginia's roads.

- Escape from the Ikusik, the human-devouring corpse of Greenland.

- Track the Were-Jaguar (half-man, half-cat) across Tabasco, Mexico.

From Arizona's Lizard Man to Canada's Wendigo, this book opens your eyes to the monstrous wonders of North America. Are you up for the chase?